Microchip Technology Incorporated
MCHP23 yrs growthTechnology · Stock · quarterly payer
$96.30
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
1.89%
Annual Dividend
$1.82
Payout Ratio
827%
5-Yr Growth
19.9%
Ex-Date
May 22, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
MCHP Dividend Safety Score
84/ 100
Grade A
Very Safe
Dividend-growth streak22 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage827% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage87% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.88
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Is MCHP a good dividend stock?
YesMicrochip Technology Incorporated (MCHP) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.89% ($1.82/yr), with 23 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Advantages
- 23 consecutive years of dividend growth
- Never cut its dividend on record
- Strong 19.9% 5-yr dividend growth
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Elevated payout ratio (827%)
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 1.89%
- Payout Ratio
- 827%
- Annual Dividend
- $1.82
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 19.9%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- May 22, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 23
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 1.73
- Market Cap
- $52.2B
- P/E Ratio
- 437.7
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 25%
- 52-Week Range
- $48.52 – $105.91
- Dividend Safety
- A · 84/100
- Ever Cut?
- No
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | — | $0.4550 | regular |
| Feb 23, 2026 | — | $0.4550 | regular |
| Nov 24, 2025 | — | $0.4550 | regular |
| Aug 22, 2025 | — | $0.4550 | regular |
| May 22, 2025 | — | $0.4550 | regular |
| Feb 24, 2025 | — | $0.4550 | regular |
| Nov 22, 2024 | — | $0.4550 | regular |
| Aug 22, 2024 | — | $0.4540 | regular |
| May 21, 2024 | — | $0.4520 | regular |
| Feb 22, 2024 | — | $0.4500 | regular |
| Nov 21, 2023 | — | $0.4390 | regular |
| Aug 21, 2023 | — | $0.4100 | regular |
| May 19, 2023 | — | $0.3830 | regular |
| Feb 17, 2023 | — | $0.3580 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $1.82 / yr per share
Per payment (quarterly)$45.50
Annual$182.00
Monthly avg$15.17
